A Doctor’s Top Tips for Transitioning Smoothly to a Healthy Plant-Based Lifestyle
As a physician, I have learned the greatest rewards come from the relationships built with people and helping them live better lives. From my mentors,
Lifestyle
7 Keys to Success on a Healthy Vegan Diet
Many people hear “vegan” or “plant-based” diet and images of restriction and yes, pain, surface in their mind. How can anyone maintain such a restrictive
How to Feed Your Plant-Based Family Without Losing Your Mind
Increasingly, people are realizing that what we put on our plates can have more of an impact on our health than most pills or procedures.
Why Meal Replacements Work
Fewer people than ever prepare their own meals at home. And in our busy lives, who can blame us? But let’s consider the consequence of
How to Talk to Your Physician About Going Plant-Based
More and more physicians are recognizing the health benefits of plant-based nutrition, but they’re not all there yet. “It’s important to have a doctor who’s
Top Tips for Plant-Based Athletes
Now that you have been inspired by TajQí and adopted a whole-food, plant-based diet rich in starch as your foundation for health, perhaps you are
How to Transform Last Night’s Leftovers Into a Great Breakfast
Last night’s leftovers often become today’s lunch or dinner, but don’t overlook their potential to make a great breakfast. Getting creative with leftovers can save
The Hostess Has Gone Vegan. What Will We Eat?
Picture the scene: a cocktail party, abundant appetizers, flourishing conversation; and then suddenly, whispers filter through the crowd as word spreads that the hostess has
Cravings – How They Work and How to Manage Them
What are cravings and how do they affect your plan for healthy living? Cravings aren’t “bad.” They are just signals that you want something. When
Lunchbox Tips, Tricks, and Ideas for Back-to-School
These tips and ideas will arm you with so many ideas for healthy lunches, and hopefully shake up any lunchbox ruts. Readers ask me all
How to Eat Healthy in the College Dining Hall
There are many reasons why college is the best time to go vegan, but finding healthy, plant-based fare in a typical dining hall is its
Don’t Make Change Too Complicated: Instead Just Begin
My good friend Debbie called me the other day and asked for a little motivational help. She was struggling with giving up caffeinated tea, and
Top 3 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Doctor Visits
Plant-based diets are still far from mainstream, and especially in the medical community. Sometimes, this can lead plant-based eaters to think, “Hmm, I pay all
Plant-Based on a Budget: Strategies for Affordable Cooking and Eating
Many people mistakenly believe that plant-based eating is more expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. What can get expensive quickly is buying lots of
Why You Should Have a Fruit-Filled Summer
If you’re like most Americans, you probably aren’t eating enough fruit: Americans eat a single serving of fruit per day, on average. In fact, only
Take Heart! Whole-Food, Plant-Based Living Will (Slowly) Reach the Masses
Once you know the connection between dietary choices and health, watching other people eat can be a gruesome sight. It can seem like you are